Must admit we don't have one - I use dustpan and brush when on site and get the house one in there when we manage to get the van home. If we can't get the van home, then we remove the carpets and take these home for a deep clean instead. Just think it's an extra bit of kit to carry (more weight) and where would I keep it?

It is odd that the name has remained synonymous whilst Hoover's share of the market must've plummeted over several recent decades due to an invasion by much more capable vacuums. They haven't had a Which? Best Buy for absolutely ages.

The current top cylinder Best Buy is a Bosch with an 82% rating and the top upright model is Miele with 76%. The first Hoover comes in at position 38 with a score of 73%. Hoover even features 4 models among the 19 that Which? selects as 'Don't Buys', scoring as low as 30%.

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Got to be the dc59 animal, cordless, powered brush head is great for dog hair and sand, works well on the awning carpet as well, and comes apart so it will fit under a bench seat - have wired in the charger bracket under the seat so it tucks away nicely.